The Bible speaks to us as Christians about our practical service for and to Christ. Paul was “eager to help the poor” (Galatians 2:10). The Samaritan put his hand in his own pocket, paid the innkeeper and committed to paying all expenses until the man recovered. Following this example, one member of a church in Southport put up a small pension of £6,000 and another church member borrowed £20,000 against her property. As a result Green Pastures started with its first property to house the homeless!